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playwear

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as in sportswear

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For competition favorites, Nike and Adidas, return on investment will be scrutinized in micro-detail, guiding their approaches to future marketing in both sportswear and broader lifestyle categories.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
The sportswear company last month signaled that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy faced significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a cautious outlook overshadowed a modest fourth-quarter revenue beat.

— Danielle Kaye, USA Today, 16 July 2026

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Complete the set with more discounted loungewear in the same hue, including slim-straight pants or a barrel-leg version.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
On days when comfort is a priority but loungewear feels overly casual, opt for athletic suede sneakers that’ll ace any errand or activity.

— India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026

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As advances in product innovation have led consumers to expect lighter, more comfortable footwear, Wrangler is seeing that same demand make its way into outerwear and apparel.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Layers for Unpredictable Weather One of the biggest mistakes Ali sees from guests is packing too much heavy, bulky outerwear.

— Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

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Scroll through to find deals on seasonal sheets, sleepwear, and more, with discounts of up to 45% off.

— Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Brady and his lifestyle and fitness brand, TB12, advocated for the benefits of bioceramic powder in sleepwear as supposedly absorbing body heat and reducing inflammation.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

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Highlights in the activewear market include Paige Lorenze’s new Wag Capris (in blue Greenwich Plaid, Saltwater Stripe, True Black and Space Gray) from her debut Dairy Boy Sport collection.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Lululemon Lululemon’s Summer Sale has been extended and restocked, so consider this your sign to shop comfortable activewear for less.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Definition of activewear

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The Dutch designer, who regularly uses denim and deadstock in his couture collections, painted, shredded, and felted the fabric for a variety of jeans.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Beneath all the splendor, the couture, the balls, and the opera lurked an undercurrent of hatred, one that would fester and erupt in ways both insidious and catastrophic.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

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Sydney Sweeney's latest photo dump includes an up-close and personal shot of her bikini top and casually brushing her teeth in her underwear.

— Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Skims was cofounded in 2019 by Kardashian and Jens Grede and has carved out a strong niche in women’s underwear, loungewear and shapewear.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

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Lim’s designs were known for their cool, easy and chic aesthetic, which combined effortless California casualness with sophisticated New York tailoring.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
No one likes the sloppy tailoring of Octavius’s open-back suit, but Law loves the jacket.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026

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